Take the opportunity to see an authentic Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing) tournament. An amazing spectacle and adrenaline rush if you like martial arts. Chiang Mai's Kawila Boxing Stadium, just across the river from the night market (7.30pm till midnight, most nights, $10 entrance fee). Occasionally, one bout with a kateoy (ladyboy) boxer is featured.

Thapae Boxing Stadium Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is often referred as "the science of eight limbs", where hands, shins, knees and elbows are all used extensively during a fight. This is different from western boxing which only involves the fists. Thapae Boxing Stadium (where the Muay Thai match takes place) is not big. Bright lights in shades of pink, yellow and green at the indoor pub…